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Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Lower Senator
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1081 points |
25 points |
99.1% points |
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| Birthplace | Baltimore, MD |
| Residence | Baltimore, MD |
| Education | JD, University of Maryland Law School; BA, University of Pittsburgh |
| In Office | 0 years (Next election in 2012) |
| Experience | U.S. House; MD House of Delegates; Presidential Advisory Committe on Federalism Chair; MD General Assembly; Attorney |
| Website | http://cardin.senate.gov/ |
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 | 4:40 PM CST
Saturday, November 22, 2008 | 7:38 AM CST
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 | 11:17 PM CST
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 | 10:43 PM CST
Friday, November 14, 2008 | 3:23 PM CST
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S.RES.700
5 points
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A resolution congratulating Michael Phelps and the members and coaches of the United States Olympic Swimming Team for their record-breaking performance at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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S.3532
5 points
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the standard mileage rate for use of a passenger automobile for purposes of the charitable contributions deduction and to exclude charitable mileage reimbursements from gross income.
Referred to Senate committee on Monday, September 22, 2008
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S.RES.640
1 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be an increased Federal commitment to public health and the prevention of diseases and injuries for all people in the United States.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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S.3383
5 points
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A bill to establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, Maryland, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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S.3246
5 points
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to set the standard mileage rate for use of a passenger automobile for purposes of the charitable contributions deduction.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, July 10, 2008
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S.2707
5 points
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A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Friday, June 27, 2008
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S.797
8 points
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A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia as a National Historic Trail.
Senate floor actions on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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S.2942
5 points
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A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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S.RES.553
5 points
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A resolution congratulating Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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S.CON.RES.69
1 points
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A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Tubman.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, March 6, 2008
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S.RES.396
5 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Friday, December 14, 2007
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S.CON.RES.45
10 points
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A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding children and families affected by child abuse, and designating November 2007 as National Courage Month.
Passed/agreed to in House on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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S.2322
5 points
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A bill to amend the International Center Act to authorize the lease or sublease of certain property described in such Act to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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S.1446
5 points
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A bill to amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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S.2115
5 points
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 6 months the eligibility period for the "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination and to provide for the coverage and waiver of cost-sharing for preventive services under the Medicare program.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, September 27, 2007
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S.1934
5 points
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A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, August 2, 2007
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S.1899
5 points
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A bill to require every American to have health insurance coverage.
Referred to Senate committee on Monday, July 30, 2007
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S.RES.265
5 points
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A resolution congratulating the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's National Championship and the 2007 ICSA Team Race National Championship.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Monday, July 9, 2007
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S.RES.227
5 points
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A resolution congratulating the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, June 7, 2007
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S.1497
5 points
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A bill to promote the energy independence of the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, May 24, 2007
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S.1519
5 points
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new voluntary quality reporting program for physicians and other health professionals.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, May 24, 2007
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S.RES.214
5 points
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A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, May 24, 2007
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S.1079
5 points
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A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on Monday, May 21, 2007
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S.RES.188
5 points
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the accession of Israel to the Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, May 3, 2007
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S.1282
5 points
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of certain wages of a certified master teacher, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, May 3, 2007
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S.1164
5 points
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, April 19, 2007
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S.1165
5 points
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A bill to require Federal buildings to be designed, constructed, and certified to meet, at a minimum, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating standard identified as silver by the United States Green Building Council, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, April 19, 2007
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S.1174
5 points
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A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, April 19, 2007
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S.1030
5 points
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A bill to provide for the disposition of the Federal property located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, a portion of which is currently used by the District of Columbia as the Oak Hill juvenile detention facility.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, March 29, 2007
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S.798
5 points
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A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to Senate committee on Wednesday, March 7, 2007
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S.137
5 points
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide additional beneficiary protections.
Referred to Senate committee on Thursday, January 4, 2007
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S.1245
95 points
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A bill to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region.
Became Public Law No: 110-250 on Saturday, June 6, 1970
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S.1692
39 points
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A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
Became Public Law No: 110-254 on Saturday, June 6, 1970
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10 points
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer.
No Action on Thursday, April 3, 2008
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30 points
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To increase funding for water quality research programs at the United States Geological Survey, with an offset.
Amendment SA 4220 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, March 13, 2008
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30 points
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To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to develop training standards for product safety inspectors.
Amendment SA 4103 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, March 6, 2008
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20 points
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To modify the sunset provision.
Amendment SA 3930, pursuant to the order of January 31, 2008, having failed... on Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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30 points
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To provide support to Iraqis and Afghans who arrives in the United States under the Special Immigrant Visa program.
Amendment SA 3400 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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30 points
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To express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should maintain "deemed status" coverage under the Medicare program for clinical trials that are federally funded or reviewed as provided for by the Executive Memorandum of June 2000.
Amendment SA 3401 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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30 points
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To require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to prepare reports assessing capabilities to provide training and guidance to the command of an international intervention force that seeks to prevent mass atrocities.
Amendment SA 2991 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, September 27, 2007
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30 points
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To provide for the relocation of the Joint Spectrum Center in Annapolis, Maryland, to Fort Meade, Maryland, and the termination of the existing lease for the Center.
Amendment SA 3000 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, September 27, 2007
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30 points
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To grant a Federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
Amendment SA 2326 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Monday, September 17, 2007
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30 points
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To increase by $333,000 the amount appropriated or otherwise made available for the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and to provide an offset.
Amendment SA 2689 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, September 6, 2007
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30 points
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To improve the provisions relating to dental health.
Amendment SA 2567 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote on Thursday, August 2, 2007
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30 points
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To promote the energy independence of the United States.
Amendment SA 1520 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Thursday, June 21, 2007
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20 points
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To provide for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals.
Amendment SA 1610 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote on Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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10 points
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To provide for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals.
Amendment SA 1071 proposed by Senator Cardin to Amendment SA 1065 on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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30 points
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To require Amtrak contracts and leases involving the State of Maryland to be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia.
Amendment SA 394 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent on Tuesday, March 13, 2007
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10 points
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To provide for a study of modification of area or jurisdiction of Office of National Capital Region Coordination.
No Action on Friday, March 2, 2007
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10 points
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To reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region.
No Action on Friday, March 2, 2007
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10 points
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To require Amtrak contracts and leases involving the State of Maryland to be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia.
No Action on Friday, March 2, 2007
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S.1703
0 points
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A bill to prevent and reduce trafficking in persons.
Referred to House committee on Thursday, October 2, 2008
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S.2579
0 points
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A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the colonial period to today.
Passed/agreed to in Senate on Thursday, October 2, 2008
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S.3325
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A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
Presented to President on Thursday, October 2, 2008
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S.431
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A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes.
Cleared for White House on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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